Driver, US

Carl R. Driver, Greer, SC US

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20110101568

AUTOMATIC DE-MOLDING DEVICE FOR FLAT RUBBER TREADS - A method of automatically de-molding a tread from a mold is provided utilizing an automatic de-molding apparatus. The automatic de-molding device utilizes at least one anchor member that is inserted into the mold and automatically secures the tread to the de-molding apparatus wherein the mold is mechanically removed from the mold.

05-05-2011

Carl R. Driver, Mauldin, SC US

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20130069283

AUTOMATIC DE-MOLDING DEVICE FOR FLAT RUBBER TREADS - A method of automatically de-molding a tread from a mold is provided utilizing an automatic de-molding apparatus. The automatic de-molding device utilizes at least one anchor member that is inserted into the mold and automatically secures the tread to the de-molding apparatus wherein the mold is mechanically removed from the mold.

03-21-2013

20150183174

AUTOMATIC DE-MOLDING DEVICE FOR FLAT RUBBER TREADS - A method of automatically de-molding a tread from a mold is provided utilizing an automatic de-molding apparatus. The automatic de-molding device utilizes at least one anchoring member that is inserted into the mold and automatically secures the tread to the de-molding apparatus wherein the mold is mechanically removed from the mold.

07-02-2015

David Owen Driver, Seattle, WA US

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20120284663

MULTI-THREADED CONDITIONAL PROCESSING OF USER INTERACTIONS - Embodiments isolate gesture processing for improved user interactivity with content. A first thread detects user interaction with a document via a touch sensor associated with a computing device. A latency associated with a second thread is calculated. The calculated latency is compared to a threshold latency. Based on the comparison, the first thread determines whether to transfer processing of the detected user interaction from the first thread to the second thread. The detected user interaction is processed by the first thread or by the second thread based on the determination. In some embodiments, users are provided with smooth interactivity such as panning and scrolling when browsing web content with a browser executing on a mobile computing device.

11-08-2012

Franklin T. Driver, St. Charles, MO US

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20130263443

AIR INVERSION AND STEAM CURE OF CURED IN PLACE LINERS APPARATUS - An air inversion and steam cure apparatus for installing a flexible resin impregnated cured in place liner in an existing conduit is provided. The apparatus has a low friction seal between a moving liner and the stationary apparatus gland. The gland is operated and adjusted by displaceable members that move substantially perpendicular to the liner being inverted to engage the moving liner as it passes through the gland. No part of the gland extends into the chamber so that once a pre-shaped gland is adjusted, the pressure on the moving liner is not increased. As the liner reaches the distal end, it enters a sample and porting pipe with an exhaust pipe gland and exhaust pipe and is pierced by a rigid porting tool. Steam is then introduced into the liner to cure the resin and is exhausted through an exhaust hose connected to the porting tool. After cure, steam is replaced with air to cool the liner and the ends are cut to restore service through the existing conduit.

10-10-2013

Franklin Thomas Driver, Chesterfield, MO US

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20090165927

Installation Of Cured In Place Liners With Dual Gland Air Inversion And Steam Cure Apparatus - Installation of a flexible cured in place liner by inverting the liner with air and curing the liner with steam introduced through a perforated lay flat hose without deflating the liner between the inversion and cure. The installation is performed with an apparatus having two independently operable glands with at least one fluid inlet port installed on the line downstream of the second gland liner. As the liner reaches the distal end of the conduit to be lined, it enters a sample and porting pipe with an exhaust pipe gland and exhaust pipe and it is pierced by a rigid porting tool. Steam is then introduced into the lay flat hose to cure the resin and is exhausted through an exhaust hose connected to a controllable exhaust pipe. After curing steam is replaced with air to cool the liner, the ends are cut to restore service through the host pipe.

07-02-2009

Franklin Thomas Driver, St. Charles, MO US

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20090038546

Preparation of Cured in Place Liner Using Resin Impregnation Tower - A method of continuously impregnating a resin impregnable cured in place liner in a resin impregnation tower is provided. A cured in place liner having at least one layer of resin impregnable material is fed into the top of the tower, drawn down about a roller at the bottom, removed from the top of the tower and then wrapped with an outer impermeable coating. The tower is filled with resin at a suitable height to provide a sufficient pressure head of resin to impregnate the resin impregnable material fully. The impregnated liner is suitable for inversion or the pull-in-and-inflate method of installation. For liners formed with an inner impermeable layer, the liner is suitable for curing with steam.

Fredric Driver, Minneapolis, MN US

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20080217189

PROMOTIONAL CARD CARRIER - The present invention relates to a wallet-sized promotional card carrier designed to carry plastic cards such as credit, debit, gift, stored value, membership and identification cards. Embodiments of the card carrier include a pocket for holding an informational plastic card, and also provides additional pockets that may be used for receipts. Alternately, or in addition to receipt pockets, separable informational panels may be provided that can be used as coupons, advertisements, reminders, or other information. The card carrier integrates a particular informational plastic card with related information provided by the customer or the merchant into a single package that can be folded into a wallet-sized booklet shape with dimensions of about 2.5×3.5 inches.

Gary R. Driver, Katy, TX US

Howard Driver, Greer, SC US

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20090155084

WIND BLADE JOINT BONDING GRID - A method and system for assembling large wind turbine blades that includes providing a plurality of wind turbine blade segments. An adhesive distribution arrangement is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of the wind turbine blade segments. The adhesive distribution arrangement includes a bonding grid having a plurality of adhesive distribution openings. The wind turbine blade segments are directed together and sufficient adhesive is provided to the bonding grid to substantially fill an area between the wind turbine segments. The adhesive is then cured to form a bonded joint, the bonding grid being incorporated into the bonded joint. A bonding grid for use with the method and system and a segmented wind turbine blade are also disclosed.

06-18-2009

Howard D. Driver, Greer, SC US

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20090097976

ACTIVE DAMPING OF WIND TURBINE BLADES - A wind turbine blade, includes a sensor, arranged upstream from a trailing edge of the blade for measuring an airflow characteristic near a surface of the blade; and an actuator, arranged downstream from the sensor, for adjusting the airflow in response to the measured characteristic.

NOISE REDUCER FOR ROTOR BLADE IN WIND TURBINE - A rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine is disclosed. The rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade having surfaces defining a pressure side, a suction side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge extending between a tip and a root. The rotor blade assembly further includes a noise reducer mounted to a surface of the rotor blade, the noise reducer comprising a plurality of noise reduction features. The rotor blade assembly further includes a bond layer disposed between the noise reducer and the rotor blade for bonding the noise reducer to the rotor blade, the bond layer having a shear modulus approximately equal to or less than 500 megapascals.

11-03-2011

Patent applications by Howard D. Driver, Greer, SC US

Howard Daniel Driver, Greenville, SC US

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20130045105

WIND TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF PROTECTING THE SAME - A turbine blade for a wind turbine includes a leading edge, a trailing edge and a recess located within the leading edge. The blade further includes a protective layer having an inner side and outer side, the inner side is sized and orientated to locate within the recess to facilitate withstanding impact forces applied by an object.

02-21-2013

Howard Daniel Driver, Greer, SC US

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20100213644

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING COMPOSITE MATERIAL ARTICLES - A method of making a composite material article includes, in an exemplary embodiment, providing a pre-impregnated preform formed from a plurality of reinforcing fibers and a polymer matrix, positioning the preform on a flat base plate, positioning a pressure bladder on top of the preform, and positioning a bridge tool above the pressure bladder. The bridge tool includes a top plate and at least one support member. The support members are coupled to the base plate with the top plate spaced above the pressure bladder. The method also includes enclosing the preform and bridge tool inside a vacuum bag by sealingly attaching the vacuum bag to the base plate, drawing a vacuum in the vacuum bag to remove air and volatiles from the preform, and then applying pressure to the preform by inflating the pressure bladder to consolidate the preform.

MODIFIED PLY DROPS FOR COMPOSITE LAMINATE MATERIALS - A composite laminate material is disclosed. The composite laminate material includes a plurality of adjacently disposed plies. At least one of the plies is configured as a terminated ply. Additionally, a ply drop is defined by the terminated ply, wherein the ply drop is modified to reduce stress concentrations within the composite laminate material.

06-16-2011

20110143082

PLY DROPS MODIFICATIONS FOR COMPOSITE LAMINATE MATERIALS AND RELATED METHODS - A composite laminate material is disclosed. The composite laminate material includes a plurality of adjacently disposed plies. At least one of the plies is configured as a terminated ply. Additionally, a ply drop is defined by the terminated ply, wherein the ply drop includes a modification configured to reduce stress concentrations within the composite laminate material.

06-16-2011

20120087801

COMPOSITE COMPONENTS AND PROCESSES THEREFOR - Composite components fabricated to have shapes with in-plane curvature, for example, a spar cap for an airfoil having a swept configuration. A process for fabricating the component includes forming prepregs to have a laminate architecture containing a fibrous reinforcement material in a matrix of a partially-cured polymer material. The prepregs are stacked and bonded together to form a straight elongate preform. An in-plane curvature is then induced in the preform within a plane containing longitudinal and transverse directions of the preform so as to create a swept configuration. The in-plane curvature is induced by applying forces parallel to the transverse direction of the preform while the preform is at a temperature of less than the melting temperature of the polymer material, such that the polymer material cold flows. The polymer material is then fully cured to yield the composite component.

04-12-2012

20140083609

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVACUATION OF LARGE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A method of making a compacted composite material preform including providing a pre-impregnated preform comprising a plurality of reinforcing fibers and a polymer matrix and positioning the preform on a base plate. The method includes enclosing the preform inside a vacuum bag defining a first cavity and enclosing the preform and vacuum bag inside a substantially rigid cover defining a second cavity. The method includes drawing a vacuum in the first cavity and the second cavity that is substantially equal or greater than the vacuum in the first cavity to remove air and volatiles from the preform. The method includes drawing a greater vacuum in the first cavity relative to the second cavity to urge the vacuum bag into compressive contact with the plurality of reinforcing fibers and the polymer matrix to a compacted arrangement.

03-27-2014

Patent applications by Howard Daniel Driver, Greer, SC US

John P. Driver, Henryville, IN US

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20120216880

COOKING APPLIANCE SURFACES HAVING SPILL CONTAINMENT PATTERN AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A pattern of high temperature hydrophobic surfaces for use with cooking and baking appliances, such as kitchen cooktops, stoves and oven interior walls. The pattern of hydrophobic surfaces confines overflowed liquids to the enclosed non-hydrophobic surface areas and away from protected areas, such as around burner control knobs, burner surfaces, cal rods, fan and vent openings, countertops, and the like. The hydrophobic materials used are able to withstand and effectively repel liquids at high operating temperatures.

08-30-2012

John Patrick Driver, Henryville, IN US

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20100102693

Spill Containing Refrigerator Shelf Assembly - The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

04-29-2010

20110148268

Method for Spill Containment and Shelves or the Like Therefore - The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

Spill Containing Refrigerator Shelf Assemby - The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

02-14-2013

20130255543

SPILL CONTAINING REFRIGERATOR SHELF ASSEMBLY - The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

10-03-2013

20140353268

SPILL CONTAINING REFRIGERATOR SHELF ASSEMBLY - The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

12-04-2014

20150260412

COOKING APPLIANCE SURFACES HAVING SPILL CONTAINMENT PATTERN AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A pattern of high temperature hydrophobic surfaces for use with cooking and baking appliances, such as kitchen cooktops, stoves and oven interior walls. The pattern of hydrophobic surfaces confines overflowed liquids to the enclosed non-hydrophobic surface areas and away from protected areas, such as around burner control knobs, burner surfaces, cal rods, fan and vent openings, countertops, and the like. The hydrophobic materials used are able to withstand and effectively repel liquids at high operating temperatures.

09-17-2015

Patent applications by John Patrick Driver, Henryville, IN US

Jonathan Driver, Katy, TX US

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20120034162

Fullerene Assisted Cell Penetrating Peptides - A composition and method is described for intracellular delivery of fullerene containing peptides. The composition and method involve fullerene-substituted phenylalanine as part of a peptide based delivery system. The presence of a fullerene-substituted amino acid in a peptide is found to alter the intracellular transport properties of the peptide.

02-09-2012

Ken Driver, Chattanooga, TN US

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20150290721

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN EXPANSION ARBOR - An expansion arbor adapted for use on a rotational arbor core comprising an arbor first end having an arbor first end opening, an arbor second end having an arbor second end opening and being spaced apart from the arbor first end, a substantially cylindrical body that defines a longitudinal axis, and a slit having a slit first end and a slit second end and extending along a portion of the substantially cylindrical body between the arbor first end and the arbor second end. A portion of the substantially cylindrical body adjacent to the slit is adapted to expand radially outward when the rotational arbor core is rotated so as to retain a sanding sleeve on the rotational arbor core. A method comprising placing the expansion arbor on the rotational arbor core, placing the sanding sleeve on the expansion arbor, and rotating the rotational arbor core.

10-15-2015

Kenneth Dean Driver, Greensboro, NC US

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20140339354

Vertical Takeoff and Landing ("VTOL") Aircraft - The invention is to an optionally piloted aircraft that can takeoff and land conventionally or vertically, and can convert between the two. The aircraft is immune to one or more engine failures during vertical flight through multiple engines and the use of a virtual nozzle. Aerodynamic controls are similarly redundant. Hovering flight is enabled with a novel stabilization system. Long range efficient cruise is achieved by turning off some engines in flight and sealing them into an aerodynamic fairing to achieve low drag. The resulting aircraft is capable of CTOL and VTOL, and is capable of converting between the two modes while in the air or on the ground. The aircraft can also be easily taxied on the ground in the conventional manner. Automatic controls considerably reduce the amount of training a pilot needs to fly and land the aircraft in either VTOL or CTOL mode.

Michael Sean Driver US

Robert H. Driver, New Canaan, CT US

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20090099379

Extraction and Winterization of Lipids from Oilseed and Microbial Sources - A process for purifying a lipid composition having predominantly neutral lipid components having at least one long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid is disclosed. The process employs contacting the lipid composition with a polar solvent, such as acetone, wherein the solvent is selected such that contaminants are less soluble in the solvent than is the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid. The process is typically conducted at cooler temperatures, including about 0° C. Upon precipitation of the contaminants from the lipid composition, a separation is conducted to remove the precipitated material from the lipid composition. The long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids can include ARA, DPA, EPA, and/or DHA. The process of the present invention effectively winterizes lipid compositions, thereby reducing the tendency of such compositions to become hazy.

04-16-2009

20100261919

Extraction and Winterization of Lipids from Oilseed and Microbial Sources - A process for purifying a lipid composition having predominantly neutral lipid components having at least one long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid is disclosed. The process employs contacting the lipid composition with a polar solvent, such as acetone, wherein the solvent is selected such that contaminants are less soluble in the solvent than is the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid. The process is typically conducted at cooler temperatures, including about 0° C. Upon precipitation of the contaminants from the lipid composition, a separation is conducted to remove the precipitated material from the lipid composition. The long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids can include ARA, DPA, EPA, and/or DHA. The process of the present invention effectively winterizes lipid compositions, thereby reducing the tendency of such compositions to become hazy.

10-14-2010

20120059180

Extraction and Winterization of Lipids from Oilseed and Microbial Sources - A process for purifying a lipid composition having predominantly neutral lipid components having at least one long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid is disclosed. The process employs contacting the lipid composition with a polar solvent, such as acetone, wherein the solvent is selected such that contaminants are less soluble in the solvent than is the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid. The process is typically conducted at cooler temperatures, including about 0° C. Upon precipitation of the contaminants from the lipid composition, a separation is conducted to remove the precipitated material from the lipid composition. The long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids can include ARA, DPA, EPA, and/or DHA. The process of the present invention effectively winterizes lipid compositions, thereby reducing the tendency of such compositions to become hazy.

03-08-2012

Patent applications by Robert H. Driver, New Canaan, CT US

Russell Driver, Madison, WI US

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20080213840

Compositions Containing, Methods Involving, and Uses of Non-Natural Amino Acids and Polypeptides - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

09-04-2008

20080268518

Compositions Containing, Methods Involving, and Uses of Non-Natural Amino Acids and Polypeptides - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

10-30-2008

20080268519

Compositions Containing, Methods Involving, and Uses of Non-Natural Amino Acids and Polypeptides - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

10-30-2008

20090111147

Compositions Containing, Methods Involving, and Uses of Non-Natural Amino Acids and Polypeptides - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

04-30-2009

20100120686

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING, METHODS INVOLVING, AND USES OF NON-NATURAL AMINO ACIDS AND POLYPEPTIDES - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

05-13-2010

20110118451

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING, METHODS INVOLVING, AND USES OF NON-NATURAL AMINO ACIDS AND POLYPEPTIDES - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

05-19-2011

20110118501

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING, METHODS INVOLVING, AND USES OF NON-NATURAL AMINO ACIDS AND POLYPEPTIDES - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

05-19-2011

20110124880

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING, METHODS INVOLVING, AND USES OF NON-NATURAL AMINO ACIDS AND POLYPEPTIDES - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

05-26-2011

20110288279

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING, METHODS INVOLVING, AND USES OF NON-NATURAL AMINO ACIDS AND POLYPEPTIDES - Disclosed Herein are Non-Natural Amino Acids and Polypeptides that Include at Least One non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

11-24-2011

20130030160

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING, METHODS INVOLVING, AND USES OF NON-NATURAL AMINO ACIDS AND POLYPEPTIDES - Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typical have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid polypeptides that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such polypeptides. Typically, the modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid polypeptides and modified non-natural amino acid polypeptides, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

01-31-2013

Patent applications by Russell Driver, Madison, WI US

Samuel E. Driver, Boston, MA US

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20080248576

Genetic Inhibition of double-stranded RNA - A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.

10-09-2008

Samuel E. Driver, Providence, RI US

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20130029425

Genetic Inhibition by Double-Stranded RNA - A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.

01-31-2013

20130230492

GENETIC INHIBITION BY DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA - A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.

09-05-2013

20140350083

Genetic Inhibition by Double-Stranded RNA - A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.

11-27-2014

Tushad Driver, Barrington, IL US

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20120035945

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO COMPUTE OPERATION METRICS FOR PATIENT AND EXAM WORKFLOW - An example operation metrics collection and processing system is to mine a data set including patient and exam workflow data from information source(s) according to an operational metric for a workflow of interest; identify one or more states involved in the workflow; determine a wait time for each of the state(s); apply one or more applicable deductions to the wait time for each of the state(s) based on one or more workflow-specific events to generate an adjusted wait time for each of the state(s) in the workflow of interest; aggregate the adjusted wait time for each of the state(s) to generate a normalized wait time for the workflow of interest; group normalized wait times for the workflow of interest according to one or more thresholds; and output a representation of the normalized wait times to the user interface based on the grouping and the one or more thresholds.

02-09-2012

20120130730

MULTI-DEPARTMENT HEALTHCARE REAL-TIME DASHBOARD - An example operation metrics collection and processing system is to mine a data set including patient and exam workflow data from information source(s) according to an operational metric for a workflow of interest. The method includes mining a data set for information related to one or more healthcare operational metrics; displaying information regarding one or more scheduled procedures and associated equipment involving one or more selected patients; accepting an input of one or more conditions to affect interpretation of the information; determining a completion time for an event associated with one of the one or more scheduled procedures; evaluating a delay associated with the event with respect to the input of one or more conditions; calculating at least one healthcare operational metric based on the completion time, the delay, and the input; and outputting the at least one healthcare operational metric for display and analysis.

Tushad Percy Driver, Barrington, IL US

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20130132108

REAL-TIME CONTEXTUAL KPI-BASED AUTONOMOUS ALERTING AGENT - An example operation metrics collection and processing system is to mine a data set including patient and exam workflow data from information source(s) according to an operational metric for a workflow of interest. An example healthcare workflow performance monitoring system includes a contextual analysis engine to mine a data set to identify patterns based on current and historical healthcare data for a healthcare workflow and extract context information from the identified patterns and data mined information. The example system includes a statistical modeling engine to dynamically create contextual performance indicators based on the context and pattern information including a contextual ordering of events in the healthcare workflow. The example system includes a workflow decision engine to evaluate the contextual performance indicators based on a model and monitor measurements associated with the contextual performance indicators, the workflow decision engine to process feedback to update the context performance indicators.

05-23-2013

Tushad Percy Driver, Streamwood, IL US

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20090136094

Systems And Methods For Patient Identification Using Mobile Face Recognition - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a patient identifier system including an image capture component adapted to capture a patient image, an image lookup component adapted to compare the patient image to a plurality of stored images to identify a matching image, and a record retrieval component adapted to retrieve medical data using patient data associated with the matching image. The patient image is an image of a patient. Each stored image is associated with patient data.

05-28-2009

Wesley Driver, Herndon, VA US

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20090325615

Mobile Telephone Firewall and Compliance Enforcement System and Method - Methods, systems, and software for mediating SMS messages, and especially type 0 SMS messages, in a wireless mobile communications device configured to send and receive data using a GSM protocol and including a subscriber identity module (“SIM”) including electronic hardware and computer software executed by the hardware such that the SIM is configured to send, receive, and process messages using a Short Message System (“SMS”) between the wireless mobile communications device and a communications network. One aspect includes a method for mediating SMS messages comprising: configuring electronic hardware on the wireless mobile communications device to implement a firewall on the wireless mobile communications device, the firewall configured to identify and optionally mediate infrastructure SMS messages.

12-31-2009

20150271138

Mobile Telephone Firewall and Compliance Enforcement System and Methods - Methods, systems, and software for mediating SMS messages, and especially type 0 SMS messages, in a wireless mobile communications device configured to send and receive data using a GSM protocol and including a subscriber identity module (“SIM”) including electronic hardware and computer software executed by the hardware such that the SIM is configured to send, receive, and process messages using a Short Message System (“SMS”) between the wireless mobile communications device and a communications network. One aspect includes a method for mediating SMS messages comprising: configuring electronic hardware on the wireless mobile communications device to implement a firewall on the wireless mobile communications device, the firewall configured to identify and optionally mediate infrastructure SMS messages.

09-24-2015

William Driver, Warwick, NY US

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20090281748

Method and Aparatus for Trigger Scanning - A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of indicating one or more anomalies to be found, loading a first trigger configuration to the test and measurement apparatus and determining for a first predetermined time whether an input signal generates a trigger related to one or more of the one or more anomalies. A second trigger configuration is loaded to the test and measurement apparatus upon the conclusion of the first predetermined time, and for a second predetermined time it is determined whether the input signal generates a trigger related to one or more of the one or more anomalies.

11-12-2009

20090281758

Method and Apparatus for Triggering a Test and Measurement Instrument - A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to the test and measurement apparatus and determining for a first predetermined time whether an input signal generates a trigger. Thereafter, a second trigger configuration is loaded to the test and measurement apparatus upon the conclusion of the first predetermined time and for a second predetermined time it is determined whether the input signal generates a trigger.

11-12-2009

20090281759

Method and Apparatus for Multiple Trigger Path Triggering - A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to a first trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus and loading a second trigger configuration to a second trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus so that these trigger elements operate substantially simultaneously. It is then determined whether the input signal generates a trigger in accordance with the one or more trigger configurations.

11-12-2009

20120173188

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE TRIGGER PATH TRIGGERING - A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to a first trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus and loading a second trigger configuration to a second trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus so that these trigger elements operate substantially simultaneously, It is then determined whether the input signal generates a trigger in accordance with the one or more trigger configurations.